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Week 4 Vocab
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English
12th Grade
09/29/2010

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Eccentric
Definition
deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd
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Idiosyncrasy
Definition
a tendency, type of behaviour, mannerism, etc, of a specific person; quirk
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Ludicrous
Definition
absurd or incongruous to the point of provoking ridicule or laughter
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Frivolous
Definition
not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly
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Drivel
Definition
1. to allow (saliva) to flow from the mouth; dribble
2. ( intr ) to speak foolishly or childishly
3. foolish or senseless talk
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Glib
Definition
fluent and easy, often in an insincere or deceptive way
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Pompous
Definition
exaggeratedly or ostentatiously dignified or self-important
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Lethargy
Definition
the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
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Encroach
Definition
to advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits
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Interloper
Definition
1. an intruder
2. a person who introduces himself into professional or social circles where he does not belong
3. a person who interferes in matters that are not his concern
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Indignity
Definition
injury to one's self-esteem or dignity; humiliation
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Foolhardy
Definition
recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome
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Diabolic
Definition
having the qualities of a devil; devilish; fiendish; outrageously wicked
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Iniquity
Definition
1. gross injustice or wickedness.
2. a violation of right or duty; wicked act; sin.
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Wanton
Definition
–adjective
1. done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a _____ attack; _____ cruelty.
2. deliberate and without motive or provocation; uncalled-for; headstrong; willful: Why jeopardize your career in such a _____ way?
3. without regard for what is right, just, humane, etc.; careless; reckless
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Malefactor
Definition
a criminal; wrongdoer
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Insidious
Definition
1. intended to entrap or beguile: an insidious plan.
2. stealthily treacherous or deceitful: an insidious enemy.
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Flagrant
Definition
shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring
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Repugnant
Definition
distasteful, objectionable, or offensive
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Eerie
Definition
uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear; weird
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Bogus
Definition
not genuine; counterfeit; spurious; sham
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Feign
Definition
to represent fictitiously; put on an appearance of
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Hoodwink
Definition
to deceive or trick.
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